GRE Word List
POTENTIAL
existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |